Newcastle United humble part-timers Zulte Waregem 3-1
Football story by Boris Webb, Fri, 16 Feb 2007 10:32:01GMT

Striker Obafemi Martins was in great touch as Newcastle United swept past Zulte Waregem 1-3 to give themselves every chance of progressing to the last 16 in the UEFA Cup. The Magpies are almost certain to qualify and only a bad performance at St James' Park next week can stop them.

Gerrard denies rumors of Barton rift
Football story by Fred Smith, Tue, 06 Feb 2007 12:36:00GMT

LONDON - Ahead of a friendly clash with Spain stand-in skipper Steven Gerrard has denied rumors of any rift with Manchester City boy Joey Barton. The Manchester City midfielder had got into a soup by questioning the work ethic of several England stars.

Gullit asks Mourinho to stop moaning
Football story by Dominic Taylor, Tue, 23 Jan 2007 12:24:00GMT

LONDON - Former Chelsea manager Ruud Gullit has asked current Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho to stop moaning about his injury-hit team and fill the gaps with available players. Injuries to key players like Petr Cech, John Terry, Joe Cole and Ricardo Carvalho have crippled the champions who have struggled to stop conceding goals.

David Beckham is another star in LA Galaxy
Football story by Brian Watters, Fri, 12 Jan 2007 10:36:01GMT

After months of speculation and will he; won't he? trashed about in the media, former England skipper David Beckham finally confirmed that he was leaving Spanish giants Real Madrid in June to join the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer.

Chelsea held to draw by Wycombe
Football story by Gareth Bowman, Thu, 11 Jan 2007 12:32:00GMT

League Two side Wycombe Wanderers piled further misery on Chelsea holding them to a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their Carling Cup semi-finals last night. Jermaine Easter was the hero for the League Two team scoring a late goal to neutralize Wayne Bridge's strike.

Curbishley to debut as Hammers boss against Man United
Football story by Boris Webb, Thu, 14 Dec 2006 14:36:00GMT

LONDON - West Ham's new manager, Alan Curbishley faces a stern test in his first game in charge of a side languishing at the bottom of the Premiership. Come Sunday and Curbishley takes on the rampaging might of Manchester United as he attempts to get the Hammers going in this season.

Ashley Cole moves to Chelsea, while Gallas head to Emirates Stadium
Football story by Boris Webb, Fri, 01 Sep 2006 09:36:00GMT

LONDON - The highly anticipated transfer of Ashley Cole to Stamford Bridge was completed yesterday much to the relief of all parties concerned. Cole, who has been linked with a move to the Blues for over a year, now, was sent to the Bridge in exchange for France defender William Gallas and £5 million.

Chelsea begin title defense in style
Football story by Boris Webb, Mon, 21 Aug 2006 11:16:00GMT

LONDON - Reigning Premiership champs Chelsea began their title defense in style with a convincing 3-0 win over Manchester City. In preseason matches Chelsea have performed below par and hence this win was surprising even to their manager Jose Mourinho.

McClaren off to a rousing start as England blast Greece 4-0
Football story by Boris Webb, Thu, 17 Aug 2006 09:32:00GMT

LONDON - England humiliated Greece 4-0 in the friendly match with both John Terry and Steve McClaren enjoying dream starts to their reign as captain and coach respectively. John Terry heralded a new era in English football by opening the scoring in the 15th minute. Chelsea teammate Frank Lampard scored the second while Peter Crouch bagged two goals.

Young Gunners' seal 3-0 win over Dinamo Zagreb
Football story by Georgina Scane, Wed, 09 Aug 2006 11:32:00GMT

Arsenal almost made sure of a place in the preliminary stages of Champions League this season as they trounced Dinamo Zagreb 3-0 in Croatia on Tuesday night. A Cesc Fabregas brace and a Robin van Persie goal were enough to see the Gunners home.